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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the approach to subject matter show itself in execution, according to Book Four?
(a) Speakers will show restraint when speaking of things of little importance, grand when discussion important things, and mixed when discussing things of middling importance.
(b) Speakers will present their subjects directly and in high terms to expect audiences to rise to the emotional and intellectual level the speakers' works demand.
(c) The speaker will find a light story or joke to draw in the audience to the more important points of a sermon.
(d) The speaker will deliver messages calmly and without flourishes as the foundation of Truth will find its own audience.

2. Of the areas that Augustine emphasizes, what area receives the most intense focus?
(a) History, culture and languages of Biblical peoples.
(b) The role of Mosaic Law and Biblical social law in founding Israelite society.
(c) The foundations of Israelite history and the influence of prophecy on the Christian Church.
(d) Dietary law and moral law in creating stable, healthy judges, and teachers.

3. What are the two types of signs in Book Two?
(a) Things or words.
(b) Literal or metaphorical.
(c) Angelic or demonic.
(d) Illuminated or hidden.

4. Why is Book Four considered the most influential part of "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Book Four summarizes what is covered in the previous books.
(b) The demands on the student in Book Four are less stringent than in the other three.
(c) Because of its advice on the principles of Christian rhetoric and the references to Cicero.
(d) It is the easiest to understand.

5. How does Augustine describe humans?
(a) Humans are things that are subject to the laws of God.
(b) Humans are things that use language as a symbol.
(c) Humans are things that can "enjoy," love and "use" things.
(d) Humans are above things because they use them.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Book Two, what is the most important knowledge a student of scripture can have?

2. What does Augustine believe should be the relationship of the speaker to correct Scriptural interpretation?

3. What is the doctrine that Augustine claims critics of human teaching defend?

4. What is the logical inconsistency of the critics that Augustine confronts in the Preface?

5. Why does Augustine claim that Christian students fall into the trap that prevents them from separating themselves from pagans?

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